For those of you that were unaware of what has kept me busy the last couple of months.... I've been working on a book that you may find interesting...

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Modeling-William-Vaughan/dp/0321700899

Details to come soon.

-William

Lewis

11-28-2011, 03:18 PM

Good to see it coming William). 432 pages, you've been very busy :).

WilliamVaughan

11-28-2011, 03:24 PM

Good to see it coming William). 432 pages, you've been very busy :).

Wouldnt be the same book without your help... the Spline Patch modeling experience you shared in the book is priceless... :thumbsup:

Ernest

11-28-2011, 03:24 PM

I hope it's available as a [digital] modeling book: for the kindle!
(It only makes sense, right?) Please!

OnlineRender

11-28-2011, 03:24 PM

congrats glad you finished it ..

Vong

11-28-2011, 03:25 PM

I see how you are... Trying to make me spend more money!!!!

Well, it's worked! I'll be pre-ordering!

Can't wait to dive into this puppy.

WilliamVaughan

11-28-2011, 03:27 PM

I hope it's available as a [digital] modeling book: for the kindle!
(It only makes sense, right?) Please!

I believe it will be digital as I remember discussions about it.

rcallicotte

11-28-2011, 04:09 PM

It's on my wishlist.

oliversimonnet

11-28-2011, 04:50 PM

Aahh Nice
Iv added it to my wishlist too :)

brunopeixoto

11-28-2011, 04:53 PM

Uhuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!

ShadowMystic

11-28-2011, 05:05 PM

Mr. Warner and I talked about this. When he said it was almost ready, he didn't say HOW ready.

Andrewstopheles

11-28-2011, 06:10 PM

I gotta get my hands on this.

WilliamVaughan

11-28-2011, 06:27 PM

everyone has asked how I model characters so I made sure there was plenty of character modeling in the book :)

But I feel the fundamental stuff I cover is even more important.... Chapter 2 is a real treat with quite a few guest appearances :)

jameswillmott

11-28-2011, 06:53 PM

Congrats on finishing!!! Best of luck with the sales.

erikals

11-28-2011, 08:55 PM

Coool..! :]

nickdigital

11-28-2011, 08:59 PM

Congrats on the book!

JeffrySG

11-28-2011, 09:27 PM

Book looks great, William! Congrats! Nice to see a modeling book not specific to any one 3d app! Looking forward to reading / hearing more about it.

GandB

11-28-2011, 09:37 PM

Looks very nice. Any hint as to what the DVD training covers (project-based, etc.)?

GregMalick

11-28-2011, 11:31 PM

Cool.
It will be on my bookshelf once it's released.

alexs3d

11-29-2011, 12:10 AM

yeah, that looks awesome :) i definitely take a look at it when it is released.

alexs

battery555

11-29-2011, 12:36 AM

Awesome book cover there. Congrats! :D

Philbert

11-29-2011, 03:37 AM

Congrats vWilliam, it looks great!

hevjudo

11-29-2011, 04:37 AM

Congratulations.. looks good. Consider it 'Wishlisted' as soon as the kindle version is out!

UnCommonGrafx

11-29-2011, 04:38 AM

Kudos, William!

Fadlabi

11-29-2011, 06:34 AM

Congrats William!

Nicolas Jordan

11-29-2011, 08:08 AM

Looks like an interesting book.

Titus

11-29-2011, 08:49 AM

Congrats William!

zapper1998

11-29-2011, 08:53 AM

cool......

:)

Svenart

11-29-2011, 09:21 AM

congratulations, would love to hear a few more details about the book :)

Silkrooster

11-30-2011, 02:02 AM

Congrats William, all I can say is, its about time. I hope your book shows to be very profitable for you. Good luck and yeah I put it on my wish list already.

Silkrooster

11-30-2011, 02:06 AM

BTW, I made a public post on it over at google + may it help in anyway it can.

Philbert

11-30-2011, 03:56 AM

Yeah I posted it on Twitter too.

Waves of light

11-30-2011, 04:53 AM

William, I posted on F3D and twitter. Now on my wish list. Hope you get some deserved income from all the freebies you have unselfishly handed out over the years.

Ricky.

safetyman

11-30-2011, 08:24 AM

Already on my wishlist (I've got a b-day coming up) :)

LW_Will

11-30-2011, 11:23 AM

Proton...

Were's the online version of the book? Maybe not a full Kindle version of the book... but a PDF or a App for iOS?

It is called DIGITAL Modeling after all. ;-)

c.1

11-30-2011, 04:45 PM

Tres cool! Looks like I'll be buying myself a new book ( and maybe sneak in a couple cds from amazon )

dblincoe

11-30-2011, 05:52 PM

AWESOME! Christmas reading??? Guess I'll have to talk with Santa.

caesar

11-30-2011, 06:15 PM

Congrats!!!

WilliamVaughan

11-30-2011, 07:31 PM

Proton...

Were's the online version of the book? Maybe not a full Kindle version of the book... but a PDF or a App for iOS?

It is called DIGITAL Modeling after all. ;-)

Not sure just yet but I know it will be coming as it was part of my contract with the publisher and I had to get rights for electronic version for the Pixar images I got to include.

zed1000

11-30-2011, 09:41 PM

I can't wait ! Always been a fan of your work and generosity William.
All the best.:beerchug:

GandB

12-01-2011, 12:24 PM

So nothing on the DVD content then?

WilliamVaughan

12-01-2011, 01:09 PM

So nothing on the DVD content then?

The book's Disc has videos and all the images from the book.... not sure what else

GandB

12-01-2011, 01:26 PM

I noticed you talked about characters, etc. Are these tutorials project-based, or more of a tricks and techniques type of learning experience? Also; not sure if I read it, what version of LW are you using in these tutorials, and are the techniques version irrelevant (ie., tools, etc)?

WilliamVaughan

12-01-2011, 01:40 PM

I noticed you talked about characters, etc. Are these tutorials project-based, or more of a tricks and techniques type of learning experience? Also; not sure if I read it, what version of LW are you using in these tutorials, and are the techniques version irrelevant (ie., tools, etc)?

The book is software independent. So what I cover applies to all 3d modeling apps. Half the book is project based, where I walk through creating specific models... the important part is that I explain why I do things.

The book was written to make you a better modeler by teaching you how to think like a modeler and to become a better problem solver... not to have you follow steps.

This book doesnt replace the LW manual in any way... very few specific tools are covered.... its about the process... not the individual steps.

hope that helps answer your questions.

GandB

12-01-2011, 02:11 PM

Sure does; looks like I'll be buying you a few pots of coffee. ;)

ksnoad

12-01-2011, 02:31 PM

Nice! Looking forward to that :)

Kev xx

WilliamVaughan

12-01-2011, 03:00 PM

Nice! Looking forward to that :)

Kev xx

couple of images made it in that you may recognize :)

Larry_g1s

12-01-2011, 03:05 PM

Very cool. I'm glad you made it software-neutral too.

ksnoad

12-01-2011, 03:06 PM

couple of images made it in that you may recognize :)

Pre-ordered!!!!! ;)

Thank you.

Kev xx

WilliamVaughan

12-01-2011, 03:33 PM

Very cool. I'm glad you made it software-neutral too.

The info I wanted to write about goes beyond any software specific topics... I'm more interested in covering things like topology, professional modeling practices, and the whys of modeling. That info is far more valuable IMHO and it's what most artists need to know before worrying about how to work the bevel tool.

I also was lucky to get several artists I respect to help contribute to the book. Chapter 2 is a real treat in this regard.

I cant wait for everyone to get their hands on this book... I'm very excited!

GandB

12-01-2011, 06:35 PM

It's at a great price too. ;)

Sekhar

12-01-2011, 07:00 PM

Congratulations! Your tuts are awesome, and I know the book will be just as lucid. Can't wait for it to come out.

xxiii

12-01-2011, 08:01 PM

The book's Disc has videos and all the images from the book.... not sure what else

This is one irritation with Kindle books. If there is a disc, the Kindle version doesn't usually include it. Hopefully that won't be the case here (or the disc will be downloadable for those purchasers).

WilliamVaughan

12-01-2011, 10:28 PM

This is one irritation with Kindle books. If there is a disc, the Kindle version doesn't usually include it. Hopefully that won't be the case here (or the disc will be downloadable for those purchasers).

If that happens just PM me and I can take care of you on that/ I have no idea how that kind of thing is handled.

Silkrooster

12-01-2011, 10:48 PM

The info I wanted to write about goes beyond any software specific topics... I'm more interested in covering things like topology, professional modeling practices, and the whys of modeling. That info is far more valuable IMHO and it's what most artists need to know before worrying about how to work the bevel tool.

I also was lucky to get several artists I respect to help contribute to the book. Chapter 2 is a real treat in this regard.

I cant wait for everyone to get their hands on this book... I'm very excited!

I think this will help out quite a bit. I believe there are quite a few of us that started learning the other way around, tools first then modeling. If we can get the hows and whys of a model being created, it may make more sense.

sandman300

12-01-2011, 11:15 PM

I heard that you were working on a book, BTW missed you at the comiccon. I'm looking forward to the book.:thumbsup:

xxiii

12-02-2011, 12:20 AM

I think this will help out quite a bit. I believe there are quite a few of us that started learning the other way around, tools first then modeling. If we can get the hows and whys of a model being created, it may make more sense.

This reminds me of computer programming also. There are a lot of concepts that are independent of particular languages or tools, yet most people only end up learning them either indirectly, or believing they are a language issue, and may need experience with several languages before they even recognize them. Computer programming is about problem solving, and the languages are only a means toward that end, but lots of people get hung up on the language(s).

allabulle

12-02-2011, 12:53 AM

I'm buying this book too, for sure!

WilliamVaughan

12-02-2011, 06:44 AM

Thanks for all the support! I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on the book!

CaptainMarlowe

12-02-2011, 07:30 AM

Hey, very nice. If the book is as interesting as your articles in (dead) HDRI3D, I am pretty sure I will learn a lot reading this !
Thanks for sharing your style and knowledge.

Larry_g1s

12-02-2011, 08:18 AM

I believe it will be digital as I remember discussions about it.What does this mean for the pre-order now though?

WilliamVaughan

12-02-2011, 09:35 AM

What does this mean for the pre-order now though?

no idea... I'm sure a pre-order is for the printed book. I see no mention of anything else.

GandB

12-02-2011, 09:37 AM

Yep; they do that for books, games, etc. As soon as it's available, and you've already paid for it...they ship it to you immediately. ;)

I'll probably pre-order next time I have the cash in the old account; that way it's bought and paid for (and out of the way).

xxiii

12-02-2011, 12:03 PM

no idea... I'm sure a pre-order is for the printed book. I see no mention of anything else.

Yes, on amazon there is a "tell the publisher I'd like to read this on Kindle" thing you can click on on the left, although if a digital version is already planned, it probably won't really help, and also not sure why its not showing up (they do pre-orders for kindle books as well). The publisher must not have announced (or whatever the term is) the digital version yet for whatever reason.

WilliamVaughan

12-07-2011, 07:06 PM

I heard back from the publisher today about the eBook version and here was their response:

Anyone can pre-purchase the eBook (which comes as an ePub and PDF) of the book off our site though. Itís the third button down here on the product page: http://www.peachpit.com/store/product.aspx?isbn=0321700899

Dreamcube017

12-08-2011, 02:28 AM

Wow that look slike a great book. *added to wishlist because I'm poor(

erikals

12-08-2011, 03:35 AM

Watermarked eBook, interesting :]

getting it :]

adhesiveX

12-08-2011, 08:20 AM

Just pre-ordered mine, thanks William.

WilliamVaughan

12-08-2011, 08:23 AM

Thanks for the support.

If the book gets positive feedback and reviews (meaning people find it valuable and like my writing style and the messages I'm trying to get across) I plan on writing more in 2012.

erikals

12-08-2011, 12:07 PM

...one thing, if i buy the eBook, will i be able to download the DVD content?

WilliamVaughan

12-08-2011, 12:23 PM

...one thing, if i buy the eBook, will i be able to download the DVD content?

I'm not sure but will ask the publisher. If the files aren't available to ebook purchaces just pm me and we can work out a way to get u files.

The lw videos are just some of my old time favs. The zbrush videos are from Glenn Southern showing the sculpt from one of the chapters and all the images from the book are on DVD as well

it's more about the book then the DVD. The DVD is merely bonus.

Hope that helps explain it a bit more

erikals

12-08-2011, 01:12 PM

ah, ok, thanks, just need the ebook then \:]

rcallicotte

12-08-2011, 08:54 PM

I asked Peachpit Press about this title and how eBooks handle the media files (like the DVD). Here is the answer Geneva sent to me -

Hi Rob,

Thank you for contacting Peachpit Press. All of Peachpit's eBooks contain the same content as the print copies. In terms of media content, you should find a link within the first or last few pages of each eBook that will direct you to the media files. Often eBooks open to the first page of the first chapter, and you must scroll back several pages to get to the front matter where the URL is located. For more current titles, you can locate the URL after the index.

Some other helpful tips: If you are able to search the book, search for 'Where are the lesson files?' Go to the very last page of the book and scroll backwards.

If you are using a Kindle device or an iPad, it will not be able to access the files directly, but entering the URL into a computer with web access will allow you to get to the files.

Note: If you are using an iPad to access your eBook, it is possible that your display settings will cut off part of the URL. You can correct this by either reducing your font size and/or turning your iPad to a landscape view.
The full URL should now be visible.

Best wishes,

Geneva

alexs3d

12-09-2011, 05:24 AM

also preordered :)

yaschan

12-09-2011, 05:44 AM

Congratulations for the book William! Looking forward it!

Bill Carey

12-09-2011, 05:53 AM

I was wondering what I would do with that credit on Amazon, now I know. Looking forward to it.

Larry_g1s

12-15-2011, 06:31 PM

Hey William, is there any reason why you went book form instead of all video? Not having seen it yet, it would seem to make more sense for this kind of stuff to actually see examples in action vs. reading.

WilliamVaughan

12-15-2011, 06:38 PM

Hey William, is there any reason why you went book form instead of all video? Not having seen it yet, it would seem to make more sense for this kind of stuff to actually see examples in action vs. reading.

I think when u read the book (or flip thru it at store) it will become more apparent. A good portion of the book is better suited for print IMHO. I wont even try and argue the value of video but I think both have their place. Info covered in this book is not software specific as well. Its info that I think everyone should know... not just users of one specific 3d software.

There are several chapters that walk you thru the modeling process but that is only a portion of the book.

Chapter 2 alone justifies book form imho.

I'll see if I can get a few people to share their thought son this subject that have read the book already.

I'm sure you'll see plenty of new videos from me in 2012 as well :)

Larry_g1s

12-15-2011, 06:42 PM

Its info that I think everyone should know... not just users of one specific 3d software.Sense I'm bouncing between LW and Modo for modeling (even Maya to a degree), I think this is great.

I'll see if I can get a few people to share their thoughts on this subject that have read the book already. Thanks.

I'm sure you'll see plenty of new videos from me in 2012 as well :)Awesome. I'm sure in LW, but application non-specific?

WilliamVaughan

12-15-2011, 06:48 PM

Awesome. I'm sure in LW, but application non-specific?

Several apps planned.

Larry_g1s

12-15-2011, 06:48 PM

Several apps planned.Very cool. ;)

WilliamVaughan

12-15-2011, 06:50 PM

Also trying to plan some speaking engagements depending on interest from community.

OnlineRender

12-15-2011, 07:00 PM

Also trying to plan some speaking engagements depending on interest from community.

google hangout FTW , lightwiki was funny !

Chris3D

12-17-2011, 04:55 PM

Hey William, is there any reason why you went book form instead of all video? Not having seen it yet, it would seem to make more sense for this kind of stuff to actually see examples in action vs. reading.

We all certainly love Will's videos, but while I haven't read the entire book yet, from what I have, there's a significant amount of non-procedural information presented. It's very much more than a simple book of step-by-step instructions. Videos are always nice, but I think for the subject, and especially the way Will presents it, it's much better served by a book. There's so much useful information that you'll want to refer back to again and again, and it's much easier to do that with a book than a video.

Just my 2 cents.

JeffrySG

12-17-2011, 06:03 PM

^I also think that with a book you can worry less about the specific applications and focus more on technique and theory. I'm looking forward to it!

Serling

12-18-2011, 02:15 AM

Must have. Must read. Your video tutorials are A-1 in my view. Can't wait to get this!

Elmar Moelzer

12-18-2011, 04:46 AM

Must have book!

Traveler

12-18-2011, 05:04 AM

I just learned, for European customers try Amazon uk http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=Digital+Modeling&x=0&y=0. They have free shipping to a lot of countries in Europe if your order is above £25 (which is the case with this book).

inakito

12-18-2011, 11:21 AM

cant wait to get my hands over it... big thanks!!!

SubDProxy

12-18-2011, 12:14 PM

Congratulations and I can't wait to get my hands on this book!

Glen

JeffrySG

12-19-2011, 10:43 PM

Just preordered my copy today. :)

JonW

12-19-2011, 11:24 PM

Today only!

I ordered mine on December 1. There will most likely need to be a second print run, at least I'll get a first edition!!!!!

WilliamVaughan

12-20-2011, 05:41 AM

Today only!

I ordered mine on December 1. There will most likely need to be a second print run, at least I'll get a first edition!!!!!

I like the way you think :)

leroy3rd

12-20-2011, 07:31 PM

Do you know the book "Polygonal Modeling" by Mario Russo? If so, how's your new book compare?

-LeRoy3rd

Silkrooster

12-24-2011, 12:38 AM

William,
I bet if you ever decide to do a commercial video series, you will find quite a few takers. If you do, I would like to recommend that the series be offered in a broke down ala carte besides the full series. Did I say that right? I mean to allow those that can not afford to buy the entire series all at once a chance to buy one at a time. I think you will find many more getting it.
But alas, thats just a wish list started for ya.

aurora

12-24-2011, 01:27 PM

Was hoping this would be under the Tree for me tomorrow :(
Happily my birthday is in January and I know one of my presents! Nothing like buying your presents for other to give to you :)

slackv

12-27-2011, 07:54 AM

I got the pre-order email yesterday from peachpit press. I pre-ordered direct from the publisher on the 23rd. The online reciept says the physical copy is being packaged for shipping now and the digital copy is back-ordered. Ignoring the irony of the digital copy being back-ordered, I'm looking forward to the physical copy coming in soon!

allabulle

12-27-2011, 09:00 AM

I pre-ordered too, finally. :-)

slackv

12-29-2011, 04:50 PM

Digital version unlocked yesterday and the physical copy showed up on my doorstep just now. Time to get my read on! :-D

Note to ebook users, I had no problems downloading the epub formated ebook from the peachpit press store, adding it to calibre ebook manager and then copying it to both my ipad and nook. Both devices have no problems with the images or the formating as far as I can tell.

I didn't worry about the digital content of the included dvd b/c I got a physical edition as well.

Thank you for having both formats (ebook & physical) William! I am looking forward to really digging into it!

JonW

12-29-2011, 08:28 PM

Just had a look at my order, they must be rowing the books to Australia!

Very glad to see your newborn literature, will be sure to pick it up. Congrats!

Sekhar

12-29-2011, 09:34 PM

Just ordered...can't wait to check it out!

Silkrooster

12-30-2011, 12:59 AM

Now Christmas is over, now I can start looking to buy from my wish list again. We have a rule in the house, no purchases for your self during the Christmas holiday, just in case. LOL.

Serling

12-30-2011, 02:03 AM

My in-laws gave me a $30 Amazon gift card for Christmas (God bless 'em!) Just finished buying the book and expect to have it delivered while I have my whole next week off to use it!

Sekhar

12-30-2011, 08:48 AM

Now Christmas is over, now I can start looking to buy from my wish list again. We have a rule in the house, no purchases for your self during the Christmas holiday, just in case. LOL.

That's a tough rule. Don't tell me you never found someone to collude with and get each other's gift. :D

Serling

12-30-2011, 11:32 AM

We have a rule in the house, no purchases for your self during the Christmas holiday

That's a tough rule. Don't tell me you never found someone to collude with and get each other's gift. :D

We have a rule in my house for Christmas: don't buy necessities, like clothes (especially ties, socks, or underwear). Christmas is a time for being frivolous and gratuitous! So yeah, I could've gotten Proton's book for Christmas if "Santa" hadn't blown the wad on other stuff! :cursin:

tjacobs

12-30-2011, 02:19 PM

Pre ordered my from Amazon -- states it would ship until the 01/05/2012. As for the Video Series comment, I would buy it.

GandB

01-02-2012, 09:55 AM

Just bought you a few pots of coffee, William. Looking forward to reading it. ;)

Serling

01-04-2012, 03:36 AM

Got your book late Tuesday afternoon, William...Excellent, easy read and full color pictures really male this an outstanding book! Thank you for doing it!

Oh, and one more thing...

MICHIGAN WOLVERINES 23 - VA TECH HOKIES 20!

GO BLUE!!!

WilliamVaughan

01-04-2012, 08:24 AM

Got your book late Tuesday afternoon, William...Excellent, easy read and full color pictures really male this an outstanding book! Thank you for doing it!

Oh, and one more thing...

MICHIGAN WOLVERINES 23 - VA TECH HOKIES 20!

GO BLUE!!!

Big thanx for the feedback... very happy to hear you enjoyed the book. Thanks for the support.

-William

GandB

01-04-2012, 10:52 AM

Mine should be here tomorrow; will be nice to have a book to read that I don't need to be in front of the computer for. Been looking for one of those.

Dreamcube017

01-04-2012, 01:38 PM

Was about to get the Kindle version as those are a bit easier to read for me. (bi of an eye problem) and then I realized from Amazon forum posts that none of the Kindle books come with DVDs or anything other than the book... darn.

Is there anyway I can show you my proof of purchase for the Kindle version and get the DVD or the files on the disc that way? Looks like a great book.

WilliamVaughan

01-04-2012, 11:57 PM

Was about to get the Kindle version as those are a bit easier to read for me. (bi of an eye problem) and then I realized from Amazon forum posts that none of the Kindle books come with DVDs or anything other than the book... darn.

Is there anyway I can show you my proof of purchase for the Kindle version and get the DVD or the files on the disc that way? Looks like a great book.

its really about the book... but PM me and I'll see what I can do.

John Jordan

01-05-2012, 11:33 AM

I'm looking forward to ordering at the end of this month but the preview on Amazon leaves something to be desired. It's all introduction and chapter listings with one page of the actual book to preview. That said, I know coming from William Vaughn that it will be worth it so count me in and thank you, William!

boeing727223

01-05-2012, 12:02 PM

I'm a huge fan and just bought it for the Kindle...I had to have it right away and so far its excellent! I just have to figure out how to get the disk or vids.

Dexter2999

01-05-2012, 12:32 PM

Got mine literally an hour ago. Look forward to looking through it.

JonW

01-05-2012, 05:29 PM

Got mine literally an hour ago. Look forward to looking through it.

You lucky Bas...d!

I got an up date from Amazon "Your estimated delivery date is: Friday, February 10, 2012".

I think that rowing boat to Australia is leaking like a sieve, & has dodgy oars!

Sadly we are at the arse end of the world..... but at least we are moving north 60mm a year! Unfortunately I believe I will have somewhat kicked the bucket before continental drift comes to the rescue!

So you will just have to give us some really annoying reviews!

antsj

01-05-2012, 06:13 PM

William,

I received my book yesterday. I have been busy reading and had the first time today to respond. Great book. :thumbsup:

I really like the way you have put together this book and the focus on modeling.

I find the conversation style and your sharing tips on success in this smaller world. I like what you have published and I have found the book to be one that I will keep for reference after completing it. I look forward to see more tutorials to complement the new book.

Thanks,

aj

WilliamVaughan

01-06-2012, 01:10 AM

William,

I received my book yesterday. I have been busy reading and had the first time today to respond. Great book. :thumbsup:

I really like the way you have put together this book and the focus on modeling.

I find the conversation style and your sharing tips on success in this smaller world. I like what you have published and I have found the book to be one that I will keep for reference after completing it. I look forward to see more tutorials to complement the new book.

Thanks,

aj

Thanks for the kind words.... I have some fun stuff planned for the community this year... stay tuned!

Serling

01-08-2012, 05:50 AM

everyone has asked how I model characters so I made sure there was plenty of character modeling in the book :)

Indeed there is!

Some of you may be aware of my many years of struggle in trying to model anything even remotely resembling a human being. That's because, as I posted before, I am not an artist: I am a video editor.

Well, William, I just want you and everyone reading this to know that after sitting down with your book and working through the some of the edge-extension modeling, I think I've finally arrived at a decent looking nose!

I am absolutely sincere when I write this, I've been trying to get anything - even just a nose - to look this good for 4 years! What finally got me there were the excellent illustrations your book provides.

Thank you, again! (And I'll keep working to get the rest of the head done, too. Will keep you all posted on the progress!)

Serling

01-08-2012, 07:32 AM

Actually, my daughter at the DAVE school gets some credit, too. Here is a model she walked me through while she was at home during Christmas break. We both worked on our own version of it using the same reference image. Hers is way better!

Takes a long time to teach old dogs like me new tricks.

Waves of light

01-08-2012, 07:59 AM

Just finally put the order in at Amazon. So looking forward to putting some time aside to go through this.... you can never learn enough. William, thanks for putting it together.

Lito

01-08-2012, 11:34 AM

I ordered the book yesterday also so it'll get to me on Tuesday. I hope you can ask your publisher about getting the content of the disc to your kindle buyers. I ended up getting the book version cause of the disc even though I wanted the Kindle version more (ahh shelf space you are so finite). It's just my slightly compulsive behavior, I know I wouldn't be able to stop thinking something was missing if the disc content wasn't available to me when I was reading the book ;). Looking forward to reading through the book though.

zed1000

01-08-2012, 04:13 PM

You lucky Bas...d!

I got an up date from Amazon "Your estimated delivery date is: Friday, February 10, 2012".

I think that rowing boat to Australia is leaking like a sieve, & has dodgy oars!

Sadly we are at the arse end of the world..... but at least we are moving north 60mm a year! Unfortunately I believe I will have somewhat kicked the bucket before continental drift comes to the rescue!

So you will just have to give us some really annoying reviews!

LOL
Hey mate I think it is Amazon not the fact we live in Australia. I should be getting my copy today ordered from peachpit press 31/12/2011 Shipping date 05/01/2012they sent it UPS super fast!
:D

JonW

01-08-2012, 08:24 PM

I've got various stuff from overseas invariably quicker than across Sydney. I'll just wait, the admin is more than it's worth! Getting older, one has ever accelerating levels of patience!... Unfortunately!...... ?...... !!

erikals

01-08-2012, 08:39 PM

noses are very tricky to model, often requires a custom made polyflow, depending.
i sometimes recommend mixing SubD modeled noses with displacement / normal maps...

Serling

01-09-2012, 11:31 PM

Updating the progress I've made on the head model I'm doing using William's book as a guide. I took your book to work tonight and showed the station's artist, as well as one of the stagehands interested in doing 3D. Good reviews from both. When I show them this finished model, you may get a couple more sales! :thumbsup:

zed1000

01-10-2012, 05:11 PM

Nice work Serling.
Yay got my copy yesterday!!:D
I'm only up to page 40 so far,like to take my time.What I have found, it is really easy to read and well organized.I'm more of a visual learner so I normally struggle with books,but "digital Modeling" has good ratio of pictures to written text.
Great job William ! :thumbsup:

RTSchramm

01-10-2012, 06:04 PM

I just bought the kindle version and was wondering if the additional 6 hours of tutorials would be available as a down load?

Rich

boeing727223

01-10-2012, 08:23 PM

I bought the Kindle version also and the Amazon page for the Kindle version does show that 6 hours of tutorials as well but nothing thus far regarding a link to download them or a DVD on its way via mail. The book is excellent, but would love those vids as well.

Bill Carey

01-11-2012, 05:51 AM

I bought the Kindle version also and the Amazon page for the Kindle version does show that 6 hours of tutorials as well but nothing thus far regarding a link to download them or a DVD on its way via mail. The book is excellent, but would love those vids as well.

Try dropping a line to the publisher. They're normally pretty helpful. Amazon / B&N etc, not so much.

Serling

01-11-2012, 06:28 AM

Spent some time this morning adding to the head model I've been doing based in the information in William's book. By this point in previous attempts, I've gotten hopelessly tangled in the mesh, not knowing what to do or where to build onto the model next. Frustration sets in and I usually give up.

Not this time.

Cue the screen caps...

scratch33

01-11-2012, 06:13 PM

I just bought the kindle version and was wondering if the additional 6 hours of tutorials would be available as a down load?

Rich

Same here. The DVD is in the description of the digital version. Hope we can dowload it.

The books is awesome. Congrats William.:thumbsup:

zed1000

01-12-2012, 03:19 PM

I have the DVD and to be honest I'm a little dissapointed.It is great if you have never seen any of William's great Newtek videos before,but I have them already on my HDD.
You also get a great Glen Southern video tutorial using ZBrush,Hirez images of the book,Zombie Dearest short and 100 Characters video.
All ties in nicely with the book.:)
The DVD is a good companion to the book,I'm just hungry for more William videos :hey:

WilliamVaughan

01-12-2012, 07:23 PM

I have the DVD and to be honest I'm a little dissapointed.It is great if you have never seen any of William's great Newtek videos before,but I have them already on my HDD.
You also get a great Glen Southern video tutorial using ZBrush,Hirez images of the book,Zombie Dearest short and 100 Characters video.
All ties in nicely with the book.:)
The DVD is a good companion to the book,I'm just hungry for more William videos :hey:

Like I mentioned earlier... the DVD was a bonus..... the book is what you're buying :)

Im sure you havent seen the last of William Videos :)

GandB

01-12-2012, 07:41 PM

I haven't seen ANY of Williams videos, so it's all a bonus to me. ;)

Serling

01-12-2012, 09:51 PM

Just for grins, I decided to look back on my hard drive for my very first attempt at modeling a human head. I found it. It's the first image I uploaded in the series of screen grabs. I made it on 6-17-09.

After many failed restarts, I finally arrived at the next significant model on 3/22/11 (second image.)

And finally, where I am today, in large part because of a few simple tips my daughter taught me over the Christmas break and Williams's excellent book.

(You all can buy William's book...you can't have my daughter!)

All this is to say that I am very pleased with the results I'm getting from William's instruction and highly recommend this book!

zed1000

01-13-2012, 01:44 PM

Like I mentioned earlier... the DVD was a bonus..... the book is what you're buying :)

Im sure you havent seen the last of William Videos :)

I have had time to read more of the book and I'm really enjoying it.As I said before the book is easy to read and well thought out and looks great visually.Tons of information.
I have always been a big fan of your work! I have watched and rewatched all of your Lightwave videos,they have been a huge help and inspiration to me.Thankyou William !:thumbsup::)

WilliamVaughan

01-13-2012, 05:45 PM

Thanx for the feedback guys! Once you've fully read the book I'd appreciate it if you can add reviews to the amazon site. Good or Bad.... Not asking for anything other than how you really feel about the book.

Thanks in advance!

boeing727223

01-13-2012, 06:02 PM

Try dropping a line to the publisher. They're normally pretty helpful. Amazon / B&N etc, not so much.

Thanks Bill, I'll give it a shot

Borg403

01-13-2012, 06:10 PM

Just ordered mine!

Silkrooster

01-13-2012, 11:10 PM

Thanx for the feedback guys! Once you've fully read the book I'd appreciate it if you can add reviews to the amazon site. Good or Bad.... Not asking for anything other than how you really feel about the book.

Thanks in advance!

will do...

Waves of light

01-14-2012, 03:34 AM

Came in the post yesterday! Just need to set some time aside to read it.

Serling

01-15-2012, 04:57 AM

Wrote my review on Amazon, William. Can't say enough good things about the book or your excellent contributions to the 3D community. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

And now, here's the latest update on the head model I've been doing based on the techniques presented in your book.

As my reference didn't have visible ears, I used Taron's "extend-stretch-shape" technique on the polys where the ear should be. It's the first time I've ever gotten a head model far enough to even attempt the ears which remain a pain. Ears, not so good. But I'll keep working on it: next time with a better reference.

Serling

01-15-2012, 07:18 AM

Going to miss my old avatar.

Waves of light

01-15-2012, 07:19 AM

Going to miss my old avatar.

Don't forget to change your sig too, lol :D.

Serling

01-15-2012, 07:26 AM

Just did. What do you think? lol

Waves of light

01-15-2012, 09:46 AM

Just did. What do you think? lol

Show off :D

WilliamVaughan

01-15-2012, 09:57 AM

Wrote my review on Amazon, William. Can't say enough good things about the book or your excellent contributions to the 3D community. Thank you for your hard work and dedication.

And now, here's the latest update on the head model I've been doing based on the techniques presented in your book.

As my reference didn't have visible ears, I used Taron's "extend-stretch-shape" technique on the polys where the ear should be. It's the first time I've ever gotten a head model far enough to even attempt the ears which remain a pain. Ears, not so good. But I'll keep working on it: next time with a better reference.

Thanx for the kind words!

Serling

01-15-2012, 10:31 AM

I just noticed I misspelled your last name! (Left out the last "a" in Vaughan! Ooops!) Went back to Amazon and fixed it.

Shnoze Shmon

01-16-2012, 09:08 PM

Wasn't sure about how soon I wanted to buy this book, budget reasons and all. But when I saw the table of contents (More specifically chapter 15) I ordered it. I've read a significant portion now and I have to say it is more than worth the investment. Thanks!

There is a little more clarification I could use on copyrighted material and references.
When it comes to modeling objects like aircraft, vehicles, and items on the market, is there a point at which the line is crossed in the reference material you use? (example: a blueprint with a copyright or proprietary notice) And I'm more referring to models that might be put up for sale. And is there a time that regardless of the reference, you don't put a model up for sale?

Also, how about a situation where you help a client with the product design? After it goes to market what would you be able to do with the models? And under what circumstances?

I hope to eventually put models on the market. It would be nice to nail this down, I'm feeling a big fog of uncertainty with some of this.

I just ordered the book off amazon.ca yay! I think it was the last one?

Andrewstopheles

01-23-2012, 09:02 AM

Got my book today. :) Can't wait to dig in after work tonight!

Kionel

01-26-2012, 09:46 AM

I'm picking this up at Barnes and Noble after work today. Looking forward to diving into it!

readme.txt

01-30-2012, 09:35 PM

Thanks William Vaughan for all of your super generous contributions to the LW community. No other 3D artist has contributed so much knowledge to the community by freely giving your knowledge in your 24+ hours of videos. Without those videos, I'd be nowhere. I plan to buy your book also, and I hope it's a successful hit.

ksnoad

01-31-2012, 01:15 AM

couple of images made it in that you may recognize :)

Page 351 is awesome!!! ;)

Kev xx

Crossfire

01-31-2012, 02:46 AM

Just made the purchase and I'm already digging through it! Thanks Again!:thumbsup:

WilliamVaughan

01-31-2012, 03:43 PM

Page 351 is awesome!!! ;)

Kev xx

Thanks for helping to make that happen!

sandman300

01-31-2012, 04:00 PM

Is it possible to get a digital copy with the purchase of the paper copy? I like the feel of a solid book in my hands but it would be super handy to be able to look stuff up quickly with a PDF. I've been on the fence about which one to buy (can't get both).

JonW

01-31-2012, 04:30 PM

It took a long time. Great book. Pity about the packaging!

Thankfully it's not a book by Katsuhiko Mizuno for example!

Laticis

01-31-2012, 05:55 PM

Got mine today...cant wait to sink my teeth in.

SubDProxy

02-01-2012, 07:57 PM

Finally got the book and it is wonderful! Congratulations on writing a great book!

Glen

erikals

02-02-2012, 07:00 AM

i was actually gonna recommend to you to buy this book... http://erikalstad.com/backup/anims.php_files/smile.gif

SubDProxy

02-02-2012, 07:41 AM

i was actually gonna recommend to you to buy this book... http://erikalstad.com/backup/anims.php_files/smile.gif

I came in early to work to finish reading the book. I haven't completed any of the tutorials yet but that will come later this week. A great book!

Glen

allabulle

02-02-2012, 08:26 AM

I got it yesterday and I'm reading it too. So far I find it fantastic! Nice work William. A really good job!

Andrewstopheles

02-02-2012, 08:26 AM

I finished the book two days ago. I can't say enough good things about it.
It is not Lightwave tutorials, it is about the approach to modeling and the workflow and problem solving associated with modeling, and fits any software package.
Everyone should read this book. This is the best instruction you could ever have in my opinion

gelfie

02-02-2012, 04:22 PM

I've seen the video and read the book on this one, and I still have no idea how William made the connection between a tetrahedron and a sphere, let alone a sphere with the correct patch shapes.

Not saying this is a poor method. I'm just amazed that he can make a connection like that.

And disappointed that I can't. Not even after having it laid out step by step.

safetyman

02-03-2012, 07:53 AM

Did someone say you can buy this at Barnes & Noble? I may have to stop by there tonight on my way home from work!

Just bought the kindle version, and like others have mentioned, I'm keen to download the DVD bonus material too.

If the dvd content was made available as a public link for download, it would not affect sales at all - in fact would encourage more e-book purchases from people knowing they won't miss out on the bonus content.

And since it's all about the book, as stressed earlier, then why not just provide a link to the bonus content right here in this thread if it's not something planned to be sold on its own?

How about this: give us a link right here, and in return I'll post a top quality review of your book on Amazon. Sound like a deal? :-)

WilliamVaughan

02-07-2012, 09:34 AM

Thanx again for all the support on the book... very much appreciated.

I'll see if I can have the files put online...

Creativetone

02-07-2012, 10:01 AM

Yeah, this is very good book, thank you William!

WilliamVaughan

02-07-2012, 10:31 AM

Anyone that has the time to create a review on Amazon or B&N would be appreciated. Looking for Honest reviews... thanx in advance!:thumbsup:

Cryonic

02-07-2012, 11:36 AM

I just purchased the iBook. Thanks Proton

You bought a new laptop just to read this book? Wow... now that is dedication.

:thumbsup:

jaf

02-07-2012, 06:52 PM

Just bought the kindle version, and like others have mentioned, I'm keen to download the DVD bonus material too.

If the dvd content was made available as a public link for download, it would not affect sales at all - in fact would encourage more e-book purchases from people knowing they won't miss out on the bonus content.

And since it's all about the book, as stressed earlier, then why not just provide a link to the bonus content right here in this thread if it's not something planned to be sold on its own?

How about this: give us a link right here, and in return I'll post a top quality review of your book on Amazon. Sound like a deal? :-)

I would second that. I've started to get hooked on my Kindle, I intend to get that version of the book. But would like the content.....

Sentry1

03-20-2012, 08:55 AM

Bought the Kindle edition yesterday really looks like the Digital Modelling information book I've been hoping to find (although I'm just really getting into it now). I would also like to get hold of the Disk content if it becomes available.

Anyway, thanks for the excellent book Wiliiam.

Angie

WillCameron

03-20-2012, 01:29 PM

for some strange reason it was not coming up in GoodReads (goodreads.com) so I added it by hand (cant figure out how to add the cover image though...) and popped in my little review.

- Will.

rcallicotte

03-20-2012, 01:40 PM

Great book and kudos to Willliam Vaughan. Lots of good information and useful as a resource, too.

gclayton

03-27-2012, 05:43 PM

Bought the Kindle edition yesterday really looks like the Digital Modelling information book I've been hoping to find (although I'm just really getting into it now). I would also like to get hold of the Disk content if it becomes available.

Anyway, thanks for the excellent book Wiliiam.

Angie

You can get the link to the content by registering the Kindle book on Peachpit.com and contacting Peachpit's cs. Tell them you can't find the information in the Kindle book that states how to get the DVD content.

I did, and after convincing them that the information was not in the Kindle edition, I received a link to download the files. I would post the link, but I don't have the approval to give it out. Sorry.

I'm in the process of downloading the files now. If you get the link to the files, there is a option in the upper left of the page to download all files at once. This seems to be going faster than using the individual links. There is about 3.6 gb of content to download.

Good luck.

Sentry1

03-28-2012, 04:19 AM

You can get the link to the content by registering the Kindle book on Peachpit.com and contacting Peachpit's cs. Tell them you can't find the information in the Kindle book that states how to get the DVD content.

I did, and after convincing them that the information was not in the Kindle edition, I received a link to download the files. I would post the link, but I don't have the approval to give it out. Sorry.

I'm in the process of downloading the files now. If you get the link to the files, there is a option in the upper left of the page to download all files at once. This seems to be going faster than using the individual links. There is about 3.6 gb of content to download.

Good luck.

Thanks for that info :beerchug:. Actually I had registered my Kindle book with them on the day I bought it but at the time I hadn't gotten as far as hassling them to get a download link (then I forgot about it). It's great to know that they will actually provide a link. I did manage to get Williams "Tofu The Vegan Zombie" video elsewhere (http://www.tofutheveganzombie.com/), really great work.

Anyway I have now contacted them so I shall see what happens from there.

Thanks again for the info/reminder.

Sentry1

Willax

04-20-2012, 11:44 AM

Very nicely done with the book, William. I have it and it is a great reference for me. Thanks for the work you put into this.
Willax

ShadowMystic

06-25-2012, 01:51 AM

I finally took the dive and purchased this book. Coming from William Vaughn, I know the content will be fantastic, but I have been tight on cash. I wish I could have purchased directly from him in such a way that he received the highest royalty possible, but my only disposable fund was my amazon rewards points...

I can't wait to get it in a couple days.

Daphne

07-20-2012, 03:02 PM

Here is how much I already love this book. I placed an order earlier for something that didn't qualify for free shipping and as soon as the order was placed, the website popped up a picture of this book. Little late now don't ya think? UGG! Couldn't change the order so I have now placed a SECOND order AND ate the shipping so I could get it faster! Already know this is going to be a winner!

Cryonic

07-24-2012, 11:39 AM

Funny. When I order stuff on Amazon, they allow me to combine separate orders if they haven't shipped yet.

Daphne

07-29-2012, 06:03 PM

They always have on my orders as well but for some reason, this one seemed to be locked as soon as I submitted it. My only option was to cancel the order. I was going out of town and wanted to take the book with me. Thankfully it showed up before I left.

While I haven't gotten far yet, what I've read is really good and I can't wait to get further in!

ArtGoblin

07-29-2012, 06:09 PM

Thanks Will for this book... it really is one of the few book that promises you that "it's not going to be like all the other books with recycled information" and it totally sticks to it. Makes for a good informative read as well as working great for those moments when you need to just look something up and get answers really fast :) Highly recommend this one !